Year: 2012
Torrential rain halts France-Ukraine match
The Ukraine v France Euro 2012 Group A match was suspended because of torrential rain in Donetsk on Friday. The…
Hoodlums attack police station, set detainees free
GBENRO ADESINA/Ibadan Hoodlums today attacked policemen in the popular Bodija Market in Ibadan, western Nigeria, leaving two persons dead and…
Lawan Suspended, Tambuwal Gets Confidence Vote
The House of Representatives this morning moved swiftly to distance itself from the much publicised $620,000 bribery scandal rocking the…
N2b Suit Over Slap: Oyedepo Knows Fate July 12
An Ogun State High Court has fixed 12 July for judgment in the N2 billion suit instituted against Bishop David…
We Will Fly Again —Dana Director
A director with Dana Air, the air carrier that crashed on 3 June in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, killing more than…
Why Nigerian Leaders’ll Never Stop Stealing ––Ex-ICAN President
Former President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, says Nigerian leaders will continue to steal as…
Robbers Kill Police Inspector
Armed robbers have gunned down a police inspector at the Morogbo Police Station at the Lagos-Badagry expressway, Lagos State, Southwest…
Fashola Suspends Honorary Degrees At LASU
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Thursday attended the 17th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University, Ojo,…
Man Uses Fake Royal Number Plate To Smuggle SUV
Customs officials at Seme-Krake border in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, have intercepted a Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with a fake royal…
Onumah, 11 Editors Selected For IRP
The co-ordinator of the Abuja-based African Centre for Media & Information Literacy, Mr. Chido Onuma, and 11 other editors have…
Lagos Island Club Crisis Deepens
The crisis rocking Island Club, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, this morning took a different dimension as Chief Ajibola Aribisala, SAN,…
JTF Kills 5 Boko Haram Members
Five Boko Haram members including a woman were killed at their hideout in dawn operation by the Joint Task Force…
MKO Abiola: The Politics Of Immortalisation
The late business mogul, Chief MKO Abiola, played a crucial role in Nigeria’s return to democratic rule and there has…
‘ACN Will Rule Nigeria’
Come 2015, by the special grace of God, Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, will take over the mantle of leadership…
Jonathan Warned About Safety Ahead 2015 Election
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been advised to be conscious of his safety ahead of the 2015 election. Some state…
5 NYSC Members Die In Delta
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Delta said that five of its corps members, who served in the 2011…
Court Remands Man In Prison For Beating Mother
A Jos Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 20-year-old man, Joseph Briggs to be remanded in prison custody…
Listening In Love
Almost any book you grab on relationship is likely to have a section on communication. People hear too often how…
Eagles’ Make Or Mar Match: We Can Knock Out Nigeria —Rwanda Coach
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria go into this weekend’s crucial 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Amavubi…
Shenhua Close To Drogba Deal
Shanghai Shenhua have entered the “final round” of negotiations to bring former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba, to China, the official…
US Open: Woods In Bright Start
The fist pumps were back and there was even a hint of a smile as Tiger Woods looked like he…
Halle Tourney: Federer, Nadal Cruise To Q/Final
Newly-crowned French Open champion, Rafael Nadal, and five-time champion, Roger Federer, both enjoyed comfortable victories to their grasscourt season at…
Egypt Tackle CAR Behind Closed Door In Alexandria
Egypt switch attention from the World Cup to the Africa Cup of Nations today when they host the Central African…
Aymar To Fly Argentine’s Flag
Luciana Aymar, known as the “Maradona” of female field hockey, will be Argentina’s flag bearer at the London 2012 Olympic…
Former Drug Cheat In British Team
David Millar was selected in Great Britain’s provisional road squad for the London Olympics on Wednesday but Dave Brailsford, the…
NSC Not Setting Targets For AFN At London Games
Despite promising to reward members of Team Nigeria contingents to the London 2012 Olympics next month with cash rewards, the…
Felix Faces Dilemma Over Sprint Double
Allyson Felix will leave the decision over which events she runs at the US Olympic Trials to her coach Bob…
Punching To Greatness
Except you are an ardent boxing follower, you may not know the name Nigerian born Germany based professional boxer, Jessica…
Mayweather To Remain In Jail
Floyd Mayweather’s request to be released from jail has been denied by a Las Vegas judge. The undefeated boxer asked…
WBO To Review Bradley/Pacquiao Fight
One of boxing’s major sanctioning bodies will review Timothy Bradley’s controversial split decision victory over Manny Pacquiao, the first step…